Our Staff

Reverend Bert Kite was born in Greenwood, IN to parents, Bert and Nettie Kite. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in business from Indiana University (1974), Master of Divinity degree from Methodist Theological School in Ohio (1977), and International Conference of Police Chaplains certification (1999). Bert followed his call...

Pastor William G. Nickrand is an Elder in the Indiana Conference. He has been serving in the conference since 2006 and was appointed as the Associate Pastor of Castleton United Methodist Church in July 2014. Pastor William married his high school sweetheart and they have two beautiful children. Pastor William has a passion...

Dr. John Perkins serves Castleton UMC as the Director of Music. He is also the Associate Director of Choral Activities and an Assistant Professor of Music at Butler University. His teaching at Butler includes the Butler University Choir and Spectra (formerly, Butler Women’s Choir), Aural Skills I, and Graduate Choral...

Drew has a Master’s Degree in Organ Performance from Westminster Choir College, and for the past two years, he’s been on the staff of Tabernacle Presbyterian here in Indianapolis. Drew and his wife Amanda reside in Carmel, and Amanda is also an amazing musician, having served for several years as...

Jonathan Cruz serves as Director of Contemporary Worship at Castleton United Methodist Church. A graduate of Baylor University, Jonathan studied theology at George W. Truett Theological Seminary. He hails from the great state of Texas and joins the staff of Castleton UMC with more than ten years of experience leading...

Katie graduated from Hope College in Holland, Michigan with a degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Spanish. She is from Elmhurst, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. She loves reading, hiking, tent camping, and eating ice cream.

Brenda has directed the Children’s Music Program, MAD-Music Art & Drama for the past nine years, providing an opportunity for children to develop their music skills and love of the arts in a Christ focused setting. Brenda was born and raised in Iowa, is classically trained and has been involved...

Wayne Derr is our Operations Manager and oversees most of the things that happen around Castleton. He makes sure things happen! Wayne grew up on the east coast and relocated to Indiana in 1993. He has been married to his wife, Colleen, since 1981 and has four grown children (Jerica-84,...

After growing up in Indianapolis, I lived in other states such as Michigan, Texas, and Pennsylvania where I received my degrees in business. My focus for the past ten years has been on church finance and accounting, including my start here in 2012. I am pleased to work with the...

Teri has a wonderful family which includes her husband Joel and 2 daughters, Kendall and Morgan. When not working, she enjoys walking, boating, being involved with church and school and spending time with family and friends.

Myra Jean joined the Castleton Staff in 2002 as a temp and became a full-time staff member in 2003. She can help you make an appointment with Pastor Bert. She also handles all Prayer requests, wedding information, membership, baptism requests and anything else you may need!

Cindy has been a church member for over 20 years. She loves this church family, enjoys music, gardening, traveling with family and volunteering for Children’s Music, Art & Drama, Vacation Bible School, Fish Fry and Castleton Midweek Connection. She serves as the Assistant to Associate Pastor.

Denise Mosley married 35 yrs. with two adult children and three wonderful grandchildren. Long time Lawrence resident. Thirty years of Office Administration, with a degree in Business Administration and Accounting. Currently I provide administration support to the Dir. Of Operations, front office responsibilities and other related duties.